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Game Scoop! · Apr 11, 2026
Game Scoop! 852: Mario Is Missing
“Marathon shooter discussed as example of robot-based violence and blue blood ESRB rating”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Metal Gear Solid Movie is Finally Happening - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.10.26
“Marathon extraction shooter cost $200M+ but underperformed sales expectations; Sony recorded $204M impairment charge”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Last of Us Online was 80% Complete?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.02.26
“Reportedly consulted on Sony's live service strategy and reviewed The Last of Us Online, influencing cancellation decision”
Giant Bombcast · Mar 31, 2026
Giant Bombcast 934: Ohio Derelicts
“Committed to long-term support of Marathon despite selling only 1-1.5 million copies, below profitability targets”
Game Scoop! · Mar 27, 2026
Game Scoop!: The Ultimate Mario Trivia Challenge | Live at PAX East 2026
“Marathon extraction shooter game discussed extensively as example of intentional design prioritizing niche audience over mass market”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 25, 2026
New Xbox CEO Could Make Game Pass Cheaper?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.25.26
“Marathon extraction shooter sold 1.2M copies with 70% on PC vs. 19% PS5; facing pressure to deliver after $204M Destiny 2 impairment charge”
Game Scoop! · Mar 13, 2026
Game Scoop! 848: A Marathon and a Sprint
“Developed Marathon, an extraction multiplayer shooter that launched with 88K concurrent players on Steam”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 11, 2026
Deciding The Greatest Video Game Sequel of ALL TIME - Kinda Funny Gamescast
“Halo 2 crowned tournament winner; discussed as cultural milestone for online multiplayer and Xbox Live”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 10, 2026
Marathon Review - Kinda Funny Gamescast
“Developer of Marathon extraction shooter; known for Halo and Destiny franchises; applying signature gunplay and raid design to new genre”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
Next-Gen Xbox ‘Project Helix’ Announced - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.06.26
“Resolved Marathon art asset usage issue; credited artist Fern Hook as visual design consultant”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 4, 2026
PlayStation ABANDONS PC?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.04.26
“Marathon extraction shooter launches March 5th; details free seasonal content model with 3-month seasons”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 3, 2026
Highguard SHUTTING DOWN on March 12th - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.03.26
“Developer of Marathon; hosts discussed mixed impressions of server slam and concerns about player retention”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
What’s the Worst FPS? - Kinda Feudy
“Developer of Halo franchise; Warthog vehicle ranked #1 favorite video game car”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 28, 2026
DTNS February in Review
“Marathon game revival with recent server testing; positive gaming news amid hardware challenges”
Game Scoop! · Feb 27, 2026
Game Scoop! 846: Requiem Is a Dream
“PlayStation-owned studio; Marathon live service game launched to mixed reception and uncertain future”
Game Scoop! · Feb 20, 2026
Game Scoop! 845: What Was the Point?
“Microsoft-owned studio; Destiny 2 underperforming; Marathon project at risk; hosts Halo legacy”
Triple Click · Jan 8, 2026
Our Predictions for 2026
“Marathon game predicted to peak at less than 10,000 concurrent players on Steam in 2026”
Game Scoop! · Dec 12, 2025
Game Scoop! 835: You Picked the Games of the Century - Did You Choose Poorly or Wisely?
“Halo Combat Evolved (#17) and Halo 3 (#12) discussed for sandbox design and multiplayer stat tracking innovation”